Trusted LSU bullpen arm with draft-day proof
In the 2026 season, Grant Fontenot emerged as one of LSU’s better relief options, posting a 4.18 ERA with 42 strikeouts, 16 walks, and three saves across 21 appearances and 32.1 innings, which helped him earn a 10th-round MLB Draft selection by the Royals[1][6][8]. His value goes beyond the stat line: he’s a seasoned right-hander who battled back from an early LSU injury, bounced through McLennan and Texas, and returned to Baton Rouge with the kind of resilience and mound confidence coaches love[1][11].
